SEPTEMBER 2009
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Twice a year the world stands upright !
Every March and every September the world goes through a transition from summer to winter and back again, depending which hemisphere you are in, and for just a moment the Equator is horizontal and the the world stands upright, before it commences it's continuing journey and shift.
Whilst Julius Caesar warned us "beware The Ides of March", to me September was the one to watch out for! Things always seemed to happen in that month. Winter was over, summer was just around the corner, the Jacarandas were in full bloom, Show season was underway and there was a sense of expectancy in the air! It was the "silly season" when the unexpected happened.
Sure enough, September 1978 brought the ultimate unexpected. The death of a President, the downing of the Air Rhodesia Viscount Hunyani and the huge raids against Chimoio - all which preceded the raids into Zambia in retaliation for the Hunyani massacre.
Whilst the Victims Roll has long been removed from Harare Cathedral and history has been rewritten to eliminate the disaster, we take time this month to remember what truly happened so long ago, when the Jacarandas were blossoming and one more "silly season" too a turn for the worse. Just for a brief moment we too stand upright with the world in its journey and remember!
But, life goes on. The world still continues it journey, and another September is well upon us. As I sit here writing this newsletter, the sun is shining, there is not a cloud in the sky and the coolness of Autumn can be felt. But I can still stop, close my eyes and picture the purple tress and carpet of The Avenues and smell the sweet Jacaranda perfume and recall how 40 years ago this September I landed in Salisbury, joined the BSAP and became a Rhodesian !
Until next month
Dave Cushworth
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Memories of Rhodesia is committed to supporting those old-age pensioners that are economic prisoners in Zimbabwe. 10% of our revenue goes to this cause. Working with Hope Unlimited, an established Christian organization, 100% of all monies are channeled through them. The funds are then donated to a number of organizations doing a great job caring for the aged. The reports we get back from Zimbabwe are extremely encouraging, knowing that we (and that includes you) have kept some of our dear old folk alive.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community & Customer Services Notes
The Rhodesian Community is unique. Connected through its common experience of a beloved country and loyalties, it still demonstrates that wonderful spirit of camaraderie and support. They are some of the friendliest, warm-hearted people the world has known. The bonds forged in the communities, large and small, throughout Rhodesia, still hold strong today in this new worldwide community. Contact us on Skype
We at Memories of Rhodesia want to help encourage and foster this continuing sense of community - long lost friends and acquaintances being found, new ones being made, Rhodesians dealing with Rhodesians; engendering the Rhodesian spirit among black and white alike.
Now in Australia. Memories of Rhodesia now has an office in Brisbane. Please feel free to contact them. Details can be found on our Contact Page.
FROM MEMORIES OF RHODESIA ...
SEPTEMBER 1978 - A MONTH OF INFAMY
September 1978 started off with the death of President John Wrathall, but within a matter of days the nation was outraged at the shooting down of the Air Rhodesia Viscount Hunyani and the massacre of most of the survivors by ZPRA.
The Deafening Silence - the sermon given by Rev. de Costa, Dean of Salisbury Cathedral echoed loudly as the world failed to condemn this cowardly act.
Rhodesia struck back, eliminating ZPRA Camps in Zambia and shutting down Zambian air space - the famous Green Leader transmission.
All these events are included in our DVD/CD combination The Deafening Silence.
RHODESIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
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The New Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcasting the sights and sounds of Rhodesia via the Internet.
Listen to the music, the original radio programs, watch the TV programs - all online at the new Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation. Check out the latest additions, plus download a number of songs and videos into iTunes.
You will need broadband to fully experience this site - access for slower connections is now available on most newsreels.
LEKKERWEAR.COM
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Lekkerwear the online Rhodiestore
Lekkerwear accessed at either www.Lekkerwear.com or www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
FREE SHIPPING
We have been offered a new shipping option with a discounted rate for the first couple of shipments and the saving is being passed onto you.
FREE economy worldwide shipping
Offered till October 1st only!
IMPORTANT
This is a one time offer open to all regions.
You must order at least $100 worth of apparel (sorry no other products, apparel only)
You will be contacted once shipped and we ask you notify us when received, we have been advised shipping outside of Canada can take 16-25 days (economy service).
Open to all regions and only available till October 1st only
This will not be offered again
If this new shipping service works it will be added to the site (about 30% less on our normal air shipping)
NOTE.... during the online checkout you will come across the shipping options, please select in store pickup to receive the above promotion.
Remember apparel orders only over $100 and during the online checkout select in store pickup to receive the above promotion
www.rhodesiawassuper.com
We have new stock on on Rhodesian flags and leather key chains. look under the flags and key fobs link on the web site (yes you can get away with this with apparel orders on the free shipping)
If you have any issues with the online ordering process email lekkerwear@shaw.ca
Searching for someone? Try out the new Rhodiechat search team, Its free. E-mail Rhodiechat@shaw.ca, your search is then submitted into a monthly newsletter and sent to over 45,000 Rhodie's, Zimbo's within our database. All free !
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